Island Time CSPN216K

We had a really disappointing experience with this rental, and unfortunately, I can’t recommend it.

We spent over $2,000 on this trip—including $700 for this condo—specifically because of the advertised boat slip. We hauled our 21ft boat all the way from San Antonio and even rushed repairs just to have it ready. But when we arrived, we found the slip completely unusable. There’s a submerged 4x4 post cut below the waterline and covered in algae—it’s clearly been there a long time. No average-sized boat could use this slip safely, and yet it’s still being advertised as available.

We never even received info about the boat ramp. On check-in day, I had to send a message just to get the code and basic details after 4pm.

Inside the condo, the flooring was uneven throughout the hallway, which felt like a fall risk, especially for kids or older guests. There was also a strange, stuffy, unpleasant smell inside the unit that made it uncomfortable.

What’s most frustrating is that the owner never took real responsibility for the boat slip issue—just gave a half-hearted apology and brushed it off like it wasn’t a big deal. For us, it was the whole reason we chose this place.

If you’re looking for a place with a usable boat slip or a stress-free experience, I’d strongly suggest looking elsewhere.

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 4/22/2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the issues with the boat slip and understand how frustrating that must have been. We assure you that the slip can be used safely and is still available with accurate photos online. We’re addressing the pylon condition with the homeowners association and the owner has been notified. Concerns with the flooring and odor are being reviewed by our team. We appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention and genuinely regret that you feel we fell short. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to provide the experience you expected and deserved.

Padre Escapes staff

Easy reservation. Had to make a small change- no problem. The staff is always great!

Anonymous from FORT WORTH - Posted: 10/31/2024

Thanks for the feedback! Our team is always ready to assist and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you -Padre Escapes

Padre Escapes staff

PLEASANT

Anonymous from Bulverde - Posted: 9/16/2024

Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.

Padre Escapes staff

Overall, our stay was very good. The property was convenient to the beach, clean, beautifully decorated and included everything we needed. Check-in/out was a breeze. We stayed during the week and it was very quiet.

There were a couple of minor things that we noticed that we didn't care for but didn't really ruin our trip. First was the oven, it was glitchy and didn't properly cook. We noticed that the oven light went on and off, so we think there may be a short.
Second was the dishwasher door, watch your shins and feet because it just falls when you open it.
There was a lot of difficulty using the TV, the directions left did not apply so we ended up logging in to our own streaming accounts just to watch basic television.
Additionally the floor is noticeably unlevel in several places, so be careful if you are a little unsure on your feet.

Anonymous from Katy - Posted: 8/12/2023

Thank you for your review and feedback, Ms. Cupit! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay overall! In the future you can always give our office a call during your stay to report if you are having trouble with anything such as operating the oven and the TVs and we can send someone out to check it out and assist you! We certainly welcome you back in the future. We look forward to seeing you again and thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!

Padre Escapes staff

Property was as explained. No issues, property management was excellent. Easy check in and check out. Only issue was dryer in unit didn't dry very well. Not a deal breaker at all. Would stay here again next year!

Anonymous from Leander - Posted: 7/25/2023

Thank you for the awesome review and feedback. Since your stay, we have repaired the dryer and had it inspected by an appliance technician so it is working great! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes. We welcome you back anytime!

Padre Escapes staff

Clean, cozy and close to everything. Would stay here again!

Anonymous from Cedar Park - Posted: 7/18/2023

So happy to hear your enjoyed your stay! We can't wait to host you again. - Padre Escapes

Padre Escapes staff

I had a wonderful stay at this condo over the weekend. The previous issues with the air conditioner and flooring have clearly been addressed, as both were in excellent condition during my stay. The location was perfect for a fishing excursion. The guide picked us up just a few minutes down the road at Pier 37 and we had a fantastic time catching our limit of redfish and black drum. The staff at the condo were also extremely friendly and helpful, making for a truly enjoyable stay. I highly recommend this condo for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient vacation spot. Five stars!

Anonymous from NEW BRAUNFELS - Posted: 1/3/2023

Thank you for your kind review and feedback, Todd. We appreciate you highlighting our attentiveness to repairs. We're happy to hear that you caught some Red & Black Drum, as well!! We look forward to welcoming you back anytime, as you were a wonderful guest. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes. We hope to see you again soon! :)

Padre Escapes staff

The main thing was we had to really lower the A/C to sleep
At night. The vent in the master bedroom does not blow enough cold air into the room. The living room lights did not work

Anonymous from Stafford - Posted: 8/9/2022

Thank you for the feedback. This property was recently purchased by some new owners who are planning to make significant upgrades.

Padre Escapes staff

Close to the beach, shops. Very roomy.

Anonymous from Floresville - Posted: 7/19/2022

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are thrilled to know you found the unit to be so spacious! Come back again soon!

Padre Escapes staff

Very nice clean place and close to everything especially the beach! The only thing I can suggest is that the posting for the rental be clear that there is not an assigned parking spot for this condo. I received emails stating park in your assigned spot and come to find out there was not one.

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 6/15/2022

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, we have corrected the parking information. We are happy to hear you had a good time and we look forward to your next visit. Thank you!

Padre Escapes staff

Overall a nice property, nice appliances,good balcony, with a few exceptions. 1. Flooring was terrible. Where pieces had lifted up they were put down with duct tape. Would not clean well. 2. Bathtub/shower combinations looked cool, but were very difficult to stand in. Bottom was curved so they had very little flat surface on which to stand. 3. If you like a bed with a VERY soft mattress you will love the master bedroom. 4.The TV in living room would go off every hour or so and had to be restarted, got to be quite annoying. 5,We also ended up with a rodent problem. Owner and Padre Escapes were immediately working on the problem and did everything they could to rectify the situation. I stated that I would not recommend staying in this property. To clarify, if flooring changed, and if I was assured there had not been a mouse or rat siting, I would probably tell them it was OK. I will say that everyone at Padre Escapes was so professional and helpful I would most certainly recommend renting any unit they represent. Any problem was met with immediate service. You really can't ask for more.

Anonymous from Greenville - Posted: 3/30/2022

Thank you for your detailed review! Padre Escapes does everything we can to address issues during your stay so thank you for noticing. We are communicating with the owner of your feedback and hope to have everything addressed soon! Thank you! Updated as of June 2022: this property has been sold and the owner has addressed the floors and updated much of the property. We hope you come back to enjoy this property and the new look.

Padre Escapes staff

This condo is perfect. It has everything you need!
I would rebook in a heart beat.

Anonymous from New Braunfels - Posted: 9/15/2021

Thank you for your sweet review. Just so you know Shea, we would host you in a heart beat again too!

Padre Escapes staff

The condo had perfect location. Check in and out was a breeze. Communication with property managers was easy. The reserved boat slip was a plus. There were plenty of towels . Every thing we needed was there. It was well stocked. The only down side was the floor was coming apart and was duct tapped back together. There were loose tiles on the floor (taped in place) that were a tripping hazard. This condo has been renovated, but I was shocked at how poor the floor was. I would probably not stay here again due to the floor.

Anonymous from Kerrville - Posted: 4/7/2021

Thank you for the feedback. The flooring issues mentioned above will be relayed to our maintenance team. We hope to host you again. Updated as of June 2022: this property has been sold and the owner has addressed the floors and updated much of the property. We hope you come back to enjoy this property and the new look.

Padre Escapes staff

This was my first experience renting a condo. This place exceeded my expectations. The process was seamless.

Anonymous U - Posted: 8/7/2020

Everything was as described and promised. Management was very friendly and helpful.

Anonymous from Spring Branch - Posted: 7/25/2020

Thank you, hope we see you back again soon.

Padre Escapes staff

My family and I had a great time in Corpus Christi, the unit was very clean and very nice. The pictures were just as the unit was represented. Would come back again. We loved the fireplace, great beds, very clean unit.

Anonymous from CEDAR PARK - Posted: 6/29/2020

We Stayed in this adorable unit for a quick weekend and loved it. Its clean and remodeled beautifully. I really loved the view out to the canal. Mattresses were comfy and the kitchen was fully stocked with anything you might need. We came to fish, so we had our guide pick us up down by the units boat slip. That was really convenient. Overall, a wonderful weekend. We will be returning.

Laura S from San Antonio, TX - Posted: 5/3/2020

When we arrived to the rental and we walked in we notice the floors were coming up in a lot of places and it was taped everywhere to keep them down.They were even warped and un-level in places. The pictures made the place look a lot bigger than it actually was. I have a 7 month old daughter and I couldn't put her down because the stuff in between wood-tile like floor was coming out of the cracks and I was afraid she would put it in her mouth. The floors were dirty when we arrived. I went and bought a swiffer to clean them and it took over 15 wet clothes to get it clean enough that it wasn't completely black when changing it. The air conditioner would not keep it cool Even at night it would not get below 71 or 73 sometimes and it was hot in there. The drain in the sink seemed to stay clogged most of the time. The battery in the nest fire alarm was going out and there were light bulbs that didn't work in the lamps when we arrived so we had to change all of that ourselves. We actually left the property 2 weeks early and moved somewhere else. They had an air conditioner guy come out once. It seemed to help a little bit but the next few days were cooler and when it got warm again outside we realized it was not any better. It takes their thermostat at least two hours to move 1 or 2 degrees cooler. Sometimes 5 or 6 hours and no change. We were not satisfied at all with this property and would not recommend it to anyone. The people I spoke with about the air conditioner problem and also to make the reservation were nice and Im not the type to complain or make a hassle but this is just the facts of what we dealt with here and I decided to write this review so people do not make the same mistake we did. We were supposed to stay at this property for a month and it cost a lot of money and with us moving out two weeks early because we were not comfortable there and having to rent another place, it wasted a lot of our money.

Anonymous from Hope - Posted: 4/23/2020

Thank you for the feedback, we will work with the owner to get these issues addressed. Updated as of June 2022: this property has been sold and the owner has addressed the floors and updated much of the property. We hope you come back to enjoy this property and the new look.

Padre Escapes staff

This is an apartment complex type locale-some units owned by the prop mgr. The interior updates are great. However my biggest complaints are Assigned PARKING SPOT although I was told we would get one -no resolution of that matter or call back or even apology for us having to walk from the street to our condo with heavy coolers and suitcases 2. the condo was not cleaned- not the kitchen counters, not the floors, basically beds were made and towels were set out & that's it. The previous guests medicines and sippy cups etc were still left in the cabinets with dirty dishes. I loved the facts that the kitchen was fully stocked with pots and pans, kitchen tools, coffee maker, micro, can openers, etc. But until I ran everything through dishwasher & personally cleaned, they could not be used. Memory foam mattress was ok.Room fronts a canal so remember that when the water is low, there is a distinct odor. Great stackable washer and dryer and neat touch to provide initial supplies of laundry detergent and dishwasher tabs. Giant television in liv room with cable, and TVs in each bedroom was also great. The condition of the place, and lack of response from PROP MGR abt our concerns are disappointing compared to other VRBO locations.

Anonymous from Fort Worth - Posted: 7/25/2019

First and foremost we apologize for the issues you experienced and lack of response on our part. That is not up to our normal standard and has been addressed with staff. Thank you for the feedback and helping to improve our services for future guests.

Padre Escapes staff

The unit was very clean with current technology evident throughout the unit. The kitchen was well stocked. It matched the description very well. Calls to customer service per promptly answered and handled. We were very satisfied and would highly recommend this unit.

Anonymous from Big Bend - Posted: 3/5/2018

Short drive to Mustang island beach. Close to area stores and restaurants. La Isla Mexican restaurant is great btw. Property worked well for my family of 6. Love that it had a washer and dryer. Kitchen is tight, but worked fine for a rental. The blue lighting in the house is a very cool feature, lots of technology n the house that I didn't even try to understand. :) Pier was right outside the door and had a back walkway to the pool area. No noises or issues while there, I do believed we had a little critter that came out at night, but was reported to property management upon checkout and they were going to send someone out to check it out. Only negatives were that the wood floors felt dirty to bare feet and the sheet for the coach pull out was the wrong size, other than that great stay.

Anonymous from Arlington - Posted: 8/9/2017

We brought the kids for a weekend getaway. This condo has recently been remodeled and they did an excellent job. My complements to the owners for a very nice unit. Really appreciate all the high end fixtures, appliances and Tempur Pedic mattress in the Master. First class! Thanks!!

Anonymous from Porter - Posted: 7/6/2017

This Condo was our favorite! Out of the 4 that we rented this one was the most kept up. It was fully updated. The only thing that I didn't like was that I had to lug a key around instead of having a code like the others. I would still rent again though.

Anonymous from Euless - Posted: 4/21/2017

The condo we stayed in was recently remodeled and up to date. The only complaints we had were some unruly neighbors on Friday night partying and being loud until 5am. It happened again in a different unit on Sunday night. Walls are paper thin and stomping from upstairs was extremely loud. The showers, while an interesting mold, were very slippery. My Senior parents had a hard time with them. The unit also had memory foam mattresses which were terrible. Believe it or not, the sofa bed was the best sleep in the house. Overall, not a bad stay. Don't think we'd rent there again, though.

Anonymous from Georgetown - Posted: 3/29/2017

Wow we are certainly sorry to hear that. Unfortunately the spring break guests that other companies booked cannot be controlled by us but if we were contacted we definitely would've reached out to them to address it. Thank you for the feedback.

Padre Escapes staff

Overall we were very happy with the accommodations (this unit was recently upgraded and had new technology the "nest" and new mattresses) Weather was great and restaurants were especially good because we were able to get grilled and "non-fried" foods!

Anonymous from Crestwood - Posted: 2/27/2017